Device and method for displaying PIP on TV

Abstract

Device and method for displaying a PIP on a TV, the method including the steps of (a) generating a PIP if a user selects a PIP mode, generating menus for the generated PIP in a form of an OSD, displaying the generated PIP and PIP menus on the same time, (d) if a user desired menu is selected from the displayed menus, controlling according to the selected menu, and displaying the PIP and the PIP menu according to the control, whereby providing a variety for PIP window screens according to user's requirements owing to the simultaneous movement of the PIP screen and the PIP menu, and permitting the user to obtain desired information easily when the user identifies the picture source and selects the PIP, owing to the display of relevant source control information and PIP control information in a form of rim information, if the TV is used, with a variety of external devices connected thereto.

Description

[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 468,266 filed Aug. 19, 2003, now abandoned which claims priority to PCT / KR02 / 00257, filed Feb. 19, 2002, published on Aug. 29, 2002, Publication No. WO 02 / 067581 A1 in the English language and which claimed priority to Korean Patent Application No. 2001 / 8399, filed Feb. 20, 2001. The contents of those documents are incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a TV, and more particularly, to device and method for displaying a PIP on a TV.[0004]2. Background of the Related Art[0005]As TV technologies transit from analog systems to satellite broadcasting and digital broadcasting systems, technologies related to TV are developed rapidly with respect to quantity / quality. Particularly, with respect to quantity, it is foreseen that a number of TV broadcasting channels increase drastically by the digital system that facilitates operati...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a device and method for displaying PIP (Picture-in-Picture) on a TV that overcomes limitations and disadvantages of related art. The device includes a first picture processing part, a second picture processing part, a microcomputer, and a digital picture processing part. The method includes identifying a source of the received picture signal, selecting rim information, setting a size and position of the PIP, and displaying the main screen picture signal and the PIP accordingly. The technical effects of the invention include re-location and variation of PIPs and PIP menus on the same time as user requires, and identification of sources of received pictures for displaying PIPs and PIP menus.

Problems solved by technology

Particularly, with respect to quantity, it is foreseen that a number of TV broadcasting channels increase drastically by the digital system that facilitates operation of significantly many channels in comparison to the analog system, leading a user to experience difficulty, not only in using various channels only by simply knowing a few channels or names of broadcasting stations, but also watching a broadcasting program the user desires.

As explained, the related art TV receiver is provided with PIP means that permits the user to carry out only an extent of functions to select a menu the user desires, but can not satisfy a variety of user's requirements.

However, in the display, there are problems in that the watcher is required to make a direct control of the appliances for controlling a picture source after the picture source is identified, and exact identification of source appliances of pictures are required when pictures from a plurality of external appliances are displayed on the same time.

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